Parliament passes key economic proposals, contentious bills stalled amid opposition protest
Dec 9, 2020
The National Assembly on Wednesday approved a number of bills, including those related to corporate governance, police overhaul and labor reform. But a highly contentious proposal aimed at facilitating the launch of a new investigative agency for high-profile corruption failed to pass due to objection by the main opposition People Power Party (PPP). The ruling Democratic Party (DP) said it will proceed with the bill Thursday when an extraordinary session opens. More than 110 bills were passed